Figurative Language Extra Review

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's a piece of cake' means something is easy.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief' suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. Example: 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, allowing readers to connect emotionally and visualize concepts.

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How does figurative language differ from literal language?

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Figurative language conveys meanings that are not literal, while literal language means exactly what it says. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' (figurative) vs. 'It is raining heavily' (literal).